Phantom of the Opera 40th Anniversary Live Recording Heads to Cinemas in 2027
Universal Pictures Content Group, LW Entertainment and Cameron Mackintosh will film the gala performance at His Majesty's Theatre on 9 October 2026.
Universal Pictures Content Group, LW Entertainment and Cameron Mackintosh have partnered to produce a live recording of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera for cinema release in 2027, according to Deadline. Brett Sullivan will direct the screen version of the live recording.
Dione Orrom will produce the live recording, with Helen Parker as executive producer. The film will capture a special gala performance marking 40 years of the production at His Majesty's Theatre on 9 October 2026.
The anniversary company is led by Jordan Donica as The Phantom, Beatrice Penny-Touré as Christine Daaé and Rhys Whitfield as Raoul.
Remixed Cast Recording
Andrew Lloyd Webber has remixed the 1986 original London cast recording from newly uncovered analogue master tapes, restoring previously unreleased sections.
The Phantom of the Opera (The Andrew Lloyd Webber 2026 Mix) will be released digitally on 9 October, with vinyl and CD editions on 6 November. The production has been running at His Majesty's Theatre, where it celebrates 40 years on 9 October 2026.
Quick answers
When will The Phantom of the Opera live recording be released in cinemas?
The live recording is set for cinema release in 2027.
When is the gala performance being filmed?
It will be filmed at His Majesty's Theatre on 9 October 2026, marking 40 years of the production.
When does the remixed 1986 cast recording come out?
The Phantom of the Opera (The Andrew Lloyd Webber 2026 Mix) arrives digitally on 9 October, with vinyl and CD editions on 6 November.